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AN attack has been made upon the Carmar- then Sports and Attractions Committee because they have not published a balance- sheet, and refuse to do so at the bidding of Tom, Dick, and Harry. The Committee may expect to be occasionally pestered in this way by dull intellects who are always ready to object to all good which is beyond their ken; but it is somewhat hard that they should be worried by a newspaper in this dreary fashion, and a newspaper which claims the copyright of all the brains in West Wales. The question is now raised whether the Committee is bound, by the nature of its appointment, to publish a balance-sheet. The Committee have annually drawn up a financial statement, and have deposited it in the office of their auditor, where it may be seen by the public further than this they decline to go. The real point at issue, how- ever, is not whether the ratepayers can compel them to publish a balance- sheet, but whether the ratepayers wish them to do so. Whatever the ratepayers did or did not intend when they appointed the Com- mittee, one thing is perfectly certain-that they appointed men whom they could trust. Some of the hardest workers on that Com- mittee are gentlemen whose presence on it is sufficient to dispel the smallest suggestion of anything improper or undesirable taking place. If those gentlemen think it unneces- sary to make their financial statement more public than they have done they probably have very good reasons for so thinking. They are business men and honest men, and if they were not, the town would not have appointed them. We feel sure we are echo- ing the general sentiments of the ratepayers when we say they are perfectly satisfied with the Committee, and with what the Committee is doing. We suspect, however, that those who foment an agitation of this kind do so more with an eye to exalting their own horn than to remedying an evil. The ratepayers will, therefore, be wise in ignoring the whole thing, and will not be tempted by affectionate invitations to write to any newspaper on the subject, or to take any further notice of it. It is one that ought never to have been raised.

(For further Local News see Page 7.) CARMARTHENSHIRE INFIRMAWP. The Secretary begs respectfully to acknowledge the receipt of the following 2s, Welshman fines periodicals, Mr R. James (Bridge-street), Miss Spurrell (King-street), Miss Warren Lewis, and Mr Salter (56, Lammas- street) liowers for patients, the Misses Barker (Oak- lands) rhubarb, Mr Lickley. THE SPORTS AND ATTRACTIONS AT CARMARTHEN PARK.—We would remind intending competitors in the cycle and foot events at the grand sports at Car- marthen Park on Whit-Monday that the entries close on Saturday (to-morrow), but entries will be received by first post on Monday. Competitors should enter at once, or they will miss the opportunity of competing for the best prizes offered at any sports in the United Kingdom. ACCIDENT.—Lewis Davies, 23, Mill-street, while en- gaged in unloading the s.s. "Sea-flower" for Mr J. B. Arthur on Thursday (vesterday), and got his finger caught in the sack-hooK, and was heaved up about tei. feet by the steam winch, and then fell into the hold of the vessel. When picked up he was unconci- ous, and Dr Ashworth, of the Infirmary, ordered his removal to that institution. The man is suffering great pain, but as far as can be made out, no bones are broken. SPECIAL COURT.—At a special borough police court held on Saturday at the Guildhall, before Mr Thomas Thomas, Wellfield, and Mr Thomas Davies, Quay, a charge of being drunk and disorderly was preferred against Thomas Daley, a tramping labourer.—P.S Harries said about 4.30 p.m on the previous day he saw defendant near the Boar's Head Hotel, very drunk. He was swearing and shouting at the top of his voice. Afterwards he went to Dark Gate and made a disturbance there. Witness then locked him up.-The Bench sentenced the defendant to seven days imprisonment with hard labour. INVITATION TO THE MAGISTRATES.—At a special county petty sessions held at the office of the Clerk (Mr W. Morgan Griffiths) on Friday, before Mr C. W. Jones and E. Colby Evans, a charge of being drunk and disorderly on the previous evening was preferred against Thomas Daly, a tramping labourer.—P.O. James said he saw defendant at 11 p.m. in the village of Abergwili drunk, cursing and swearing, and shout- ing at the cop of his voice. He was disturbing the whole place. He refused to go away when requested, and was therefore taken into custody and locked up at Carmarthen.—The Bench imposed a fine of 5s and 5s costs.—Defendant (to the magistrates): Thank you, gentlemen. If you'll come outside I'll stand you a drink each." 1ST V.B. WELSH REGT. CARMARTHEN DETACH- MENT.—Orders for the week ending Saturday, the 17th May, 1902: Officer on duty, Captain James John; company orderlies, Sergt. J. T. Davies and Corpl J Seilo orderly bugler, H Evans company drill on Monday at 7.30 p.m., dress, drill order, leggings to be worn class firing every week day from 2 p.m. recruits' drill every week evening (except Thursday and Saturday) at 7.30 p.m. Morris Tube practice on Saturday from 6 p.m. By order, JAMES JOHN, captain commanding detachment. DEATH OF MRS. REES, WATER-STREET.—It is with regret we announce the death of Mrs Rees, wife of Mr David Rees, woollen manufacturer, of 58, Water- street, the sad event occurring on Sunday afternoon last, in her 76th year. Deceased, who had been ailing for some time, was highly esteemed in the town. She was a faithful member of St John's Church, and was always ready with her purse to assist the cause there. The funeral, which was public, took place on Wednes- day afternoon at the Cemetery, and was very largely attended. The Revs D. T. Alban and J. Jenkins, curates of St Peter's, officiated both at the house, the church, and the graveside. At the close of the Burial Service the old Welsh hymn, Bydd myrdd o ryfedd- odau," was sung with fervour by the large gather- ing. LOCAL MUSICAL SUCCESSES.—ASSOCIATED BOARD EXAMINATION.—The examination of the Associated Board (R.A.M. and R.C.M.), of which Alderman H. Brunei White is local hon. secretary, was held at Carmarthen for this district on the 1st April, the ex- aminers being Mr Henry Blower and Mr F. J. Read, Mus. Doc. (Oxon). The list of successes has just been received, and is as follows (the name of the teacher in each case being given in parenthesis):—Rudiments of Music Eva G. Rogers (Miss Buckley); Marion E. Crawford (Mr Herbert F. Ellingford); Agnes Rees (Miss Daniel, Cardigan); Margaret S. E. Brockie (County Girls' School—Miss A. M. Buckley); Robert J. Jones (Mr Luther Owen, Llanelly), and Gertrude E. Williams (Mrs Thomas, Laugharne). Junior Grade, Pass Certificates: Marion E. Crawford, piano (Mr Herbert F. Ellingford), and Agnes Rees, piano (Miss Daniel). Senior Grade, Pass Certificates: Eva G. Rogers, piano (Miss Buckley). THE ZENANA MEETING.—A public meeting was held at the Guildhall on Thursday evening in last week in connection with the Zenana Bible and Medical Mission. This is a society which Aims at doing missionary wark in India amongst the women. It works in connection with the Church Missionary and other Protestant societies in India, and is doing excellent and useful work. The chair was occupied by the mayor (Alderman E. Colby Evans), and there was a "good attendance. The deputation, the Hon. Gertrude Kinnaird, was introduced by the Mayoress, who, in a neat speech, stated thaa the mission had a strong claim to their sympathy and support. She trusted that the efforts Lady Kinnaird was so nobly making would be crowned with great success. Lady Kinnaird then delivered an interesting address, explaining the work of the mission. Afterwards speeches were delivered by the Rev — Davies, Porth- yrhyd the Rev A. Fuller Mills, and Mr W. J. Williams, Cambray House. Collections were made on behalf of the society. The usual vote of thanks con- eluded the meeting. TEA AND CONCERT.—On Thursday afternonn, May 1st, the members of the Band of Hope and the Sun- day School scholars of Water-street Chapel were givenA-. The schoolroom was well filled with scholars and all seemed to enjoy the good things pro- vided for them. Amongst the ladies who presided at the tables were — Mrs Lewis, Penllwyn Park; Mrs D Stephens, Water-street r Misses Jones, Lam- mas-street; Miss Whicher, Morley-street Misses Davies Davies, Priory-street; and Miss M Jones, Water-street. In the evening a literary and competi- tive meeting was held in the schoolroom, which was packed by an enthusiastic audience. In the unavoid- able jabsence of Mr John Lewis, J.P., Councillor Thomas Daniel was voted to the chair. The pro- gramme consisted of 44 items, but want of space pre- cludes its insertion. The little ones went through their task of singing, reciting, etc., with credit. The competitive part of the programme re- sulted as follows :—Reciting Psalm xxiii, for children,1 Stanley Jones 2, Glanmor Phillips. Solo for boys undar 14, Where are the nine," 1, Willie Jones 2, Emrys Thomas 3, Willie Treharne. Reciting Psalm xciii, to children under 14, 1, Gwladys Jeremy; 2, Catherine Williams 3, John Morgan Jones. Solo for §irls under 14, Resolve to meet in heaven," 1, Gwen. tephens, Warer-street 2, Hannah Evans 3, Gwlad. Jeremy. Recitation, any age, The poor man's grave," 1, Walter Stephens 2, John Idrys Davies 3, David Williams. Solo. open to the town, Give me a Welsh sermon," 1, Coronation medal (given by Mr John Lewis), Nellie 2, Maggie Jones 3, Elsie Evans. Great praise is due to the secretaries, Mr D Stephens, Water-street and Mr J Idris Davies, North Parade The adjudicators were Singing, Mr Harry Evans, Nott Square recitations, Mr Robert Thomas, Hall- street. The conductor was Mr Lloyd E. Jones (double medallist) Bridge-street, and the accompanist, Mr W T Jones, Bridge-street. The meeting throughout was a srreat success. CHOIR CONCERT.—A fairly large audience attended at the Assembly Rooms on Tuesday night, when a concert was given by the Carmarthen Ladies' Choir, under the baton of their talented conductor, Mr Herbert F. Ellingford, A.R.C.M. The vocalists were Miss Cissy Williams, Llanelly (soprano), Mr Spencer Davies, Carmarthen (tenor), and Mr Richard Davies, Maesmawr (bass). Miss Williams had a1 ready found the good graces of a Carmarthen audience, and her appearance on this occasion was therefore warmly wel- comed. Her singing was marked by ease of production and a good deal of artistic charm which, combined with a full melodious quality of voice, makes her a very acceptable soprano. Her singing of Lovely Spring by Coenen brought her an enthusiastic encore, to which she responded with a dainty rendering of the Japanese Love Song," which was equally appreciated. Mr Spencer Davies's singing was as artistic as usual, and earned for him the warm tribute of his hearers. His second effort, a beautiful melody by Piatti, was loudly encored. Mr Richard Davies, a baritone of the lighter kind, only needs training to achieve good results, and on this occasion did himself much credit. A very attractive item on the programme was that contributed by the St Peter's Choir Boys, who rendered Handel's Rejoice Greatly "in a manner which should afford their trainer (Mr Ellingford) every gratification. The Ladies Choir were down for eight items, and we doubt whether the audience would have tired of eight more. As it was, the choir had to repeat several numbers. Singing such as theirs must always give unalloyed pleasure, and in this case it formed the most enjoyable feature of the evening. There is no need to compli- ment the choir or their conductor, for such a tribute as the audience paid them on Tuesday evening speaks for itself. Master Phillip Daniel accompanied with great taste, and the choir was accompanied in one item by a string band under the leadership of Mr Victor Jones. Any profits arising from the concert will go to defray the expenses of the National Eis- teddfod where they intend to compete. MAD DOG SCARE.—NO little commotion was caused in Little Water-street on Tuesday night, when it was reported that a mad dog was at large. The animal, a brown Irish terrier, was proceeding quietly down the street, followed by a man wearing a light covert coat, who was endeivouring to effect a capture. Mr Maurice Jones, the headmaster of the l'entrepoth School, was standing near those buildings talking to Mr George, his assistant master, and some friends, when the dog made for him, and bit him in the calf of his left leg. Mr Jones at once consulted Dr Williams, who exa- mined the wound, which is of a contused character, and about the size of a crown piece. In the meantime the police were informed, and Sergeant Jones and Constables Lodwick and Davies, followed by a large crowd, were soon on the scene. Their efforts to cap- ture the dog pioved futile, and the repeated attacks of the animal had to be warded off with sticks. Shortly afterwards Mr Willie Thomas, King's Arms, Priory-st., came up with a gun, and, seeing the dog, took unerr- ing aim. and shot it dead. The dog haa hardly been despatched when Mr J. Jenkins, King-street, arrived

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THE WEEK. -:O:J Charlie Baker, the cyclist, is fast recovering. He hopes to leave the Infirmary shortly. Our readers' attention is called to the G, W.R. Whit- sun excursions to London and elsewhere, announce- ments of which appea,r in our advertising columns. At the Pontypridd Ahletic Sports on Saturday, Mr J. McGregor won the one mile amateur cycle handicap on the celebrated Arrow." The Mayor and Mayoress have accepted invitations to attend the installation of the Prince of Wales as Chan- cellor of the Welsh University at Bangor to-day Friday. The following fairs will be held next week :—Satur- day (to-morrow), Newcasfcle-Emlyn Tuesday, Haver- fordwest Wednesday, Narberth and Llandilo; Thurs- day, Llandovery and St Clears Friday, Llanarthney. Carmarthen may well be proud of the fact that Mr Bertie Andrews has been selected as one of the four cyclists from Wales to ride against the members of the London Polytechnic Club, for the championship team, this week. A stranger entering the JOURNAL Office on Saturday afternoon :-Stranger: JOURI;AL, os welwch yn dda, syr cloi 'nawr." Clerk: Os dim un i gael, syr ma' nhw wedi eu gwerthu i gyd." Stranger Beth yw'r rheswm 'does neb yn forso y JOURNAL ar hyd y dre' 'nawr, fel arfer?" Clerk: "'Does dim eisieu forso y JOURNAL yn awr; mae nhw yn myn'd yn ddigon rhwydd heb eu forso nhw." Stranger: Wel, dylech c'hi painto rhagor, 'te." Mr Christopher Williams, son of Mr Evan Williams, merchant, Maesteg, and grandson of the late Mr David Williams, Llanllwch Mill, has had a picture accepted at the Royal Academy this year. This is a conspicuous honour indeed, especially as the accepted picture was the first Mr Williams sent in. Mr Williams was a student at the iioyal Academy School of Art, and his father is a cousin of Mr Henry Howell, J.P., Tre- vaughan. The removal of the barriers erected by Messrs Spiller and Baker on the towing path at the Pothouse, Quay, by the Corporation workmen on Saturday morning, at 10 o'clock, was only witnessed by a few persons, as the matter had been kept secret. Everything was done in perfect order, and no resistance was offered. At the time of writing they had not been put up again, fhe outcome of the dispute is anxiously looked forward to. The old female swan which has graced Bishop's pond far so many years has met its death under very peculiar circumstances. On Sunday afternoon Mr Davies (Beynon) noticed that the bird, which was fitting on its nest, appeared to te suffering 3aiii. He went up to the nest, and on examining the bird found that a large horse leech had fastened itself to the swan's breast, and was slowly sucking all her blood. Mr Davies removed the leech, but too late. The swan never recovered, and died a few days afterwards. On Monday evening, the 6th instant. the London Welsh Football Club held a very successful smoking concert at the Freemason's Tavern, Great Queen-street, W.C. The chairman on this occasion was Mr D. H. Evans, the successful Oxford-street draper, who very generously subscribed ten guineas towards the club. Among the soloists were Mr Tim Evans (There's a Land), Mr J. D. Jenkins (True till death), Mr Herbert Emlyn, Mr John Sandbrook (The Devout Lover), Mr David Evans, of Cardigan (The Bugler), and Mr W. Glanmore Jones (late of Carmarthen station). Pro- fessor Hermann, from the Hippodrome, gave a conjur- ing entertainment. Professor Merlin Morgan was the accompanist. Here is a letter which was picked up at Carmarthen the other da :-My Dear likkle 1 haf been amser ioan before writting to you I am dreeming about you all the dais loong and tinking till 4 O'clock on the mourning about vou in faxt I am seed y'u in my eyse all the day and Nite you are like a little Angle form heaven if you wore wings how you werry much lik a angle then, Will you think of me to all the-I seed them wery nise gels told to em moll that I wass writt- ing toe yon and tell em moll I am remember to om I am no begin to gweitho etto butt I am soon will made start now, Come up to our houce to dinner and swppar you shall comming wenever you licke I am loost my likkle nife I leoft in the loker in the dont lost it for me I am cumming to sea you befoere long I am send this llethyr form a mann that is cumming to the towne on Tweesday hoping to saw yow soone O fach 1 wass took the oportunitee too hask yow to kum too tee oun Sunday I wil brote the trapp aud horse too fetch you I am very nerfuste and chivering tinking off you and the tears am dropping form my ed I shoud licke to haff your potbo iff yow got one I wil framme it and hanng it on top of my hed were I am sleal),Ing.- Yours til deth-

ABERGWILI FUNERAL.—The funeral of the late "Vrs Davies, Glyn- cothi, whose painfully sudden death in London wa" recorded last week, took place on the 1st inst at Aber- gwili Church. The deceased lady, who was 73 years of age, died from rupturing a blood vessel, and at an inquest held on the body, the Jury returned a verdict of death from natural causes. The mortal remains arrived at Abergwili station by the 4.5 p.m train, and conveyed to the church. A large number of friends joined in the mournful prooessiin. The chief mourners 1 were Mr J Davies (the sorrowing husband), Mrs Odly, I London (sister), Mr D H Davies, Waundrefi (nephew), Madame Berger, London (friend). The clergy present were the Rev E Thomas, vicar of Llauegwad; the Rev T Thomas, vicar of Abergwili and the Rev T D Thomas, curate. The handsome oak coffin was covered with beautiful wreaths and crosses. Two lovely crosses of arum, other exotic lilies and lilies of the valley were sent by Lord and Lady Iveagh with deepest sympathy for the loss of an old and valued friend," and Mr Rupert Guinness with deepest sympathy. Others were sent by Col. and Mrs Gwynne Hughes, Glancothi Mon. and Madame Berger, Col and Mrs R H Atkinson, St George's Square, London her losing husband the Rev and Mrs Evan Thomas Louie, Llanegwad. and from Eliza. The officiating clergymen was the Rev E Thomas. DEATH OF MRS BANTING.—On Sunday afternoon last there passed away at Abergwili Palace a lady who, since her advent to the neighbourhood in the capacity of housekeeper to the Lord Bishop of St David's some few years ago, has won the esteem of all the inhabitants. A trustworthy servant and a kind friend, Mrs Margaret Banting's demise, after a short illness, will be keenly felt. The deceased lady was in her 56th year. The funeral took place on Wednesday afternoon, the place of interment Deing the graveyard attached to the Parish Church. The Lord Bishop and Mrs Owen attended, and a large number of prominent residents of the locality, together with the large staff of servants at the Palace, accompanied the remains to their last resting- place. The mournful cortege left the Palace, headed by the Rev T. Thomas (vicar), and the Rev T. D. Thomas (curate), immediately followed by the Lord Bishop and the Rev A. Jenkins (the Bishop,s domestic chaplain and private secretary), and all wore their surplices. The first part of the burial service was read by the Vicar, curate, and chaplain. The committal prayers and the concluding portion of the service were impres- sively read by the Lord Bishop. A number of floral tributes were sent, including a handsome wreath from the Lord Bishop and Mrs Owen. and one from the ser- vants of the Palace. The workmen on the Palace estate acted as bearers.

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GOLDEN GROVE. REJOICINGS.—The Hon Rev Nigel Campbell and his haPPy bride, whose wedding was briefly recorded in our last issue, are spending the honeymoon at Golden Grove, one of Earl Cawdor's seats. They arrived at Derwyd station from London by the 5 9 p.m. train on the 1st instant, and immediately drove to the Park. The workmen of the estate and others had deter- mined to make the occasion one of great rejoicing, and to give the bride and bridegroom the warmest of wel- come. Along the route arches and evergreens and ?f were greeted, bearing such appropriate mottoes as Long life and happiness," Good Lmk, with the horse-shoe attached, and We rejoice to-day. Be- sides this bunting of various descriptions was to be seen everywhere. The workmen on the estate had been given a half-holid:iv, and all turned out to greet the happy couple. When the carriage came to the bridge near the house the horses were taken out, and ropes were attached to the vehicle,and amidst loud cheers the carriage was drawn by many willing hands to the front door of the mansion. Here the Re, and rMs Campbell were presented with a pair of handsome silver candlesicks as a token of respect by the employees of Golden Giove. The presentation was made by the two oldest workmen, viz, Mr Lewis Evans and Mr J. Duffies. The Rev Nigel Campbell briefly returned thanks, and the interesting ceremony concluded. The chief promoters were Messrs D Bur- nett, E and T. Bellamy, T Daniels, Jameson, JSurman, and Richards.

ABERAYRON. PETTY SiEssio.Ns. -Held on 13th April, 1902, Major Pryce Lewes (in the chair), Rev J. M. Griffiths, Messrs Morgan Evans, H. Tobit Evans, J. M. Howell, "ViT Evans. Jane Evans, The Workhouse, Aberayron, matron, charged Anne Davies, a pauper with assault. This had been adjourned from last Court, and the defendant having since left the jWork- houlie the case was, with the consent of the prosecu- trix, dismissed. Sarah Roberts. Salop, hawker, John Rees, Dolgwartheg, Stephen Jones, Pengraig, and Frederick E. Evans, Llaethliw, were each charged with allowing their dogs to be at iarge without a muzzle.-Fined 5s and costs each.David James, Manchester House, New Quay, and David Edwin Thomas, same address, were charged with riding their bicycles furiously on the highway.—Mr O. Denham Evans appeared for both defendants.—Deputy-chief constable Williams gave evidence that he was on the highway near Llanarth when the two defendants rode by on bicycles ac a furious rate. There was a corner and a steep hill a little farther on. They did manage the corner alright.—Thomas Jones, a farner, gave evidence that he thought the defendants were going ab a furious rate.—Both defendant3 were called and said they were expert ridersi and had their machines per- fectly under control.—Mr Evans addresed the Bench, and submitted that no case had been made out against; either defendant. They were merely coasting, having their machines under perfect control, with good brakes. The magistrate3 dismissed both summonses.—Timothy Thomas, Penrhiwfach, was charged by Thomas Cruick- shank, supervisor of Inland Revenue, with killing a. pheasant without a license.—Mr n. Pennant James for defendant submitted that no offence had been com- mitted within the statute.—Fined 5s and costs. John Isaacs, 6, Cambrian-square, Aberystwyrh, was charged by the Lancashire and Western Sea fisheries Committee with fishing for sea fish with an illegal net. --Nlr W. P. Owen, Aberystwyth, appeared for the pro- secution.—Having called evidence proving the offence, Mr Owen said be had a letter from defendant admitting the offence, and he asked the B°nch to inflict a heavy penalty, as the profits made by these fishing boats were enormous.—Fined B10 and costs. David Timothy Davies, of Gwalia House, was charged by the Aeron Fishery Board with fishing for trout without a license. —Mr C. Denham Evans prosecuted for the Board.— Fined 5s and costs. CORONATION.—At a meeting specially convened for the purpose, the Urban Council on Thursday, the Isti inst., decided not to comply with the request made by the ratepayers that the Council should vote a sum of money out of the rates towards Coronation festivities. Now that this worthy Ceuncil has got into power by the votes of the ratepayers, they treat their (the rate- payers') wishes with contempt, and it is to be hoped that the ratepayers will henceforth return the compli- ment, and let the Council have their own way, and manage their festivities in their own way, and quite by themselves. Perhaps they want some more impor- tant an event than a Coronation.

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LLANDOVERY. SPECIAL SESSIONS.—On Saturday afternoon special sessions were held at the Town Hall before Messrs J. Junes, Penyrock (in the chair); James Rees, Talgarth, and C. P. Lewis, Llandingat, to hear a charge pre- ferred by Mrs Ann Lewis, wife of Mr Lewis Price Lewis, a gentleman farmer, residing at Lletyfondde, Mothvey, of "unlawfully beating and assaulting." The court was fairly crowded.—Mr D. T. M. Jones, Llan- dovery, appeared for the complainant (Mrs Lewis), and Mr T G. Williams, Llandilo, for defendant.—After an abortive attempt to settle the case, Mrs Ann Lewis, the complainant, who was allowed to sit at the solicitors' table while giving her evidence, deposed that about two o'clock, on Wednesday morning, she was awakened by defendant, who, just as she was giving milk to the child, gave her two blows on the back with his fists. He abused her in other ways during the morning, and in self defence she struck him in the eye. Defendant also threw her downstairs and kicked her. Afterwards she went to her sister at Glasallt. Her sister sent for a doctor to examine her. Between eight and nine she got some blood up, and some came nearly every day, but never before. Here she fainted, and was taken out- side in company of her medical attendant, Dr Rosser. On her return she was further questioned on the point, and said that the blood came from her mouth. If she said otherwise before it was not correct.—Dr Rosser, Llandovery, deposed to examining complainant at her sister's house at Glasallt, and to finding on her body various marks, some of which might have been caused by kicks or blows.—Evidence was also given by Georgina Lant, a young girl between 11 and 12, servant with the parties, and Jane George, a woman who occa- sionally worked at Lletyfondde, the gist of which attri- buted a certain amount of blame to complainant and de- fendant.—For the delence Dr Berryman testified to ex- amining defendant, and finding the left eye contused aud discoloured, the left ear slightly contused and an abrasion, and the left" rist had three or four well- marked abrasions. He (defendant) complained of pain in his left ankle, and some stiffness of the joint. To produce the contusion on the eye considerable force must have been expended. The contusion on the ankle was very slight.—Mr Lewis Price Lewis, the defen- dant. said that his wife slandered his relations, and re- lated at some length a story of extreme provocation by his wife.—The Bench retired after sitting more than five hours. On their return the Chairman stated they had come to a, unanimous decision, but would reserve its declaration till next Friday, in the hope that in the meantime a reconciliation might be effected between the parties. This hope both solicitors re-echoed.

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DEATHS. BANTING.-On Sunday, May 4th, at Abergwili Palace, Margaret Banting, housekeeper to the Bishop ot St David's, aged 58 years. 22322 MEIKXE.—On May 1st, Alexander Meikle, 35, Crof t., down-road, Highgate, accidentally killed on railwa y between Rue and Abberville, France. Interred a* Hampstead Cemetery, 7th inst. Age 46. Deeply mourned. 22319 REES. May 4th, at 58, Water-street, Carmarthen, Mary, vde of Mr David Rees, woollen manufacturer, aged 76 years.

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with a gun, ready to assist in the destruction. The carcase was removed to the police-station, and Mr J. F. Rees, veterinary surgeon, sent for. About mid-day on Wednesday Mr Rees forwarded the head of the dog to the Board of Agriculture. It is not known for cer- tain yet whether Mr Maurice Jones will find it neces- sary to visit the Pasteur Institute, Paris. Up to Thurs- day afternoon the police had not discovered the owner of the dog.